KIA Motors Nigeria has announced expansion of its local vehicle assembly plant, a move the company described as a demonstration of its commitment to boosting local manufacturing capacity, leveraging technology, and contributing to the growth of the Nigerian economy. The local assembly plant, which has been in operation for several years with cutting- edge technology, has…
By: Dr Conor O’Brien Self-healing materials, capable of repairing physical damage, present a significant opportunity for disruptive innovation in materials science, improving longevity and reliability. The automotive industry is of particular interest, with a high degree of importance placed on maintaining the appearance of vehicles, while rapid self-healing tires prevent punctures from interrupting journeys. The…
Tesla is recalling nearly all Cybertrucks in the United States to fix an exterior panel that could detach while driving, the company said on Thursday, the latest in a series of call-backs for the pickup truck. The recall covers just over 46,000 vehicles built from November 2023 through February 27 of this year, Tesla said in…
The Federal University of Oye Ekiti has honoured the founder and editor of Motoring World International, Femi Owoeye for his contributions to the engineering field in Nigeria through the media. Owoeye received the award as a special guest at the 2025 induction of Graduate Engineers and 5th Professor Chinedu Nebo Faculty Lecture held recently at…
